Mongolian coal output jumps 20% YoY in 2024

Total coal production in Mongolia over 2024 rose by 20.1% from 2023's total to reach 97.65 million tonnes, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office of Mongolia (NSO).

However, in December alone, the country's coal production slipped by 8.7% on year to reach 7.73 million tonnes, which was also lower by 12.5% from the prior month, the NSO data showed. No breakdown by type of coal was given but the majority would have been coking coal, Mysteel